Project Accountant - Melbourne

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At MEC General Contractors, we’re proud to be a third-generation, family‑owned company with a legacy built on trust, innovation, and dedication for over 50 years. With offices in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida, and Dallas, Texas, we’re strategically growing while staying true to our roots. Our core values—Family, Engineering Minded, and Passion—guide everything we do, from the way we build projects to how we treat our team.

At MEC, we believe in empowering our employees, fostering a culture where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Join us as we continue to shape communities and build a future we can all be proud of.

M.E. Construction, Inc. is an ever‑growing General Construction firm who has developed an opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced Project Accountant for its Melbourne, Florida location. We are a merit‑based company where hard work, performance and safety is recognized & rewarded. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the individual’s primary responsibilities will provide support to the business and finance function. A Project Accountant is responsible for the contractual and financial operations and support of construction projects.

The role will partner with the Project Manager(s) to administer subcontracts, track insurance certificates and lien waivers, as well as process pay applications, invoices, and purchase orders.

• Track the status of subcontracts and sync executed subcontracts between Procore and Sage ensuring execution and compliance.
• Collect and track insurance/compliance records and ensure that all subcontractors are properly insured and licensed prior to start and throughout the duration of the project.
• Collect and save all final statements and lien waivers to company folders.
• Manage contractual risks through synchronization of documents (i.e. certificates of insurance, lien waivers).
• Manage subcontractor compliance with terms and conditions of the subcontract, including items such as bonds, insurance, waivers, billing accuracy, etc.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop accurate project budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Collect monthly subcontractor payment applications, review for accuracy following Project Manager review.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with subcontractors to reconcile pay application status with respect to original subcontracts, change orders, and pending change orders.
• Assist the Accounting Manager/PM in the monthly owner billing by pulling together the backup required based on the owner/contract.
• Review all subcontractor and supplier lien waivers for accuracy.
• Track lien waivers and joint check agreements to ensure that any supplier liabilities are net at the time of subcontractor payment.
• Disburse funds to the subcontractors and ensure compliance with all supporting documentation including lien waivers, insurance certificates, w-9, competent person form, signed agreements, warranty, O&M manuals, etc.
• Collect and review all general invoices and match with a vendor purchase order when appropriate.
• Analyze project accounting metrics and each project’s financial position monthly and elevate any issues as needed.
• Manage vendor set ups in Sage through activating new and deactivating old.
• Generate and accurately process monthly General Construction G702/703 requisition billing in a timely manner.
• Investigate any unbilled project costs.
• Assist in financial aspects of the project close-out.
• Process vendor invoices accurately and within assigned timeline.
• Process sub‑contractor payments accurately and within assigned timeline.
• Keep a record of all project finances for internal/external auditing and tax purposes.
• Report any financial risk and budgetary discrepancies to management for review.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulations to provide financial insights and recommendations for optimizing…